Taran Wanderer
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1967 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Taran Wanderer

Written by Lloyd Alexander

Book #4 in the The Chronicles of Prydain series

A hero's quest for identity leads to a truth he may not be ready to face.

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222 pages· 55,641 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 870L
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Taran, once an Assistant Pig-Keeper, dreams of marrying Princess Eilonwy. To prove his worth, he embarks on a journey with his loyal companion Gurgi, seeking noble origins. Their adventure leads them to the mysterious witches of Morva and the realms of Prydain, culminating at the Mirror of Llunet, which reveals one's true self. But is Taran prepared for the revelation? As he confronts his deepest questions, the stakes are high, and the truth may change everything. Will Taran find the courage to accept who he truly is?

From the publisher

Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer–he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty? Taran must find out who he really is. Eager to learn his origins and hoping to discover noble roots, Taran sets off with the faithful Gurgi. The journey takes the companions to the three witches in the Marshes of Morva and through the many realms of Prydain. At last they reach the mystical Mirror of Llunet, which reveals a person’s true identity. Yet Taran may not be ready to face the truth. . . . Includes a new pronunciation guide.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
222
Words
55,641
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~U
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6632
Publication
Published
May 16, 2006
First published
August 24, 1967
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805080513
OCLC
68961518

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